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Australian reporting season: strong start with surprises on dividends and upgrades
Roger Montgomery
February 21, 2025
In this week’s video insight, I discussed the latest updates from Australia’s reporting season, where earnings and dividends have generally exceeded expectations. So far, companies reporting above forecasts outnumber those missing, contributing to the market’s performance in February. Analyst upgrades have also been more frequent than downgrades, with several well-established companies maintaining their competitive position.
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Kmart and chemicals (not Bunnings) powers Wesfarmers result
Roger Montgomery
February 20, 2025
Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) delivered a solid set of half-year results for financial year 2025, exceeding market estimates at the earnings-before-tax (EBT) level and marginally at the top line. Strong performances by Kmart and WesCEF (chemicals, energy and fertilisers) drove the positive surprise, while Bunnings met expectations. Continue…
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Ausbiz – should we be less certain on a bullish 2025 now?
Roger Montgomery
February 20, 2025
I joined Ausbiz to discuss the market’s strong reactions to earnings surprises this reporting season, the competitive advantages driving companies like the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ahead of rivals, and Nick Scali’s growth through strategic acquisitions. I also shared my broader market outlook, highlighting the importance of disinflation, economic growth, and liquidity for a bull market, while questioning the sustainability of liquidity in future gains. Listen to the full interview here: Ausbiz – should we be less certain on a bullish 2025 for now?
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ARB Corporation: from local manufacturer to global 4×4 powerhouse
Roger Montgomery
February 20, 2025
From the first days of this blog, back in 2009/10, we have been writing about ARB Corporation (ASX:ARB), classifying it as one of the highest ‘A1’ quality companies listed on the ASX. Back in 2009, the share price was below $3.00 (and many thought it was on a high price to earnings (P/E) ratio then!). Today, ARB shares trade at nearly $40 dollars, and it’s paid out $7.62 in dividends since. Continue…
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HUB24 half-year results
Roger Montgomery
February 20, 2025
Held in the portfolio of the Montgomery Small Companies Fund, the investment and superannuation platform provider HUB24 (ASX:HUB) has risen 116 per cent in the last 12 months. This week, the company released its results for the first half of 2025, with a lot to like. Continue…
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ABC Newcastle Mornings – February 2024
Roger Montgomery
February 19, 2025
I joined Paul Turton on ABC Newcastle radio yesterday to discuss the potential impact of rate cuts, the key drivers of the U.S. market’s strong performance, and what investors should focus on moving forward. We also touched on how markets are reacting to the deferral of tariffs, adding uncertainty to the outlook. Given these factors, I emphasised the importance of focusing on businesses with steady earnings growth rather than trying to predict macroeconomic trends, as long-term returns will ultimately reflect the strength of the underlying companies. Continue…
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Disinflation’s bumpy road
Roger Montgomery
February 19, 2025
Last year, the stars were aligned for gains in equities. In 2023, we alerted investors to three key ingredients pointing in the right direction for 2024. Disinflation, positive economic growth and a massive injection of liquidity all helped investors feel confident about piling into the AI thematic, which drove equity indices to new all-time records. Continue…
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CSL’s mixed half-year: plasma strength offsets vaccine weakness, bright outlook maintained
Roger Montgomery
February 18, 2025
CSL (ASX:CSL) has posted its half-year results, delivering results that are best described as mixed. At the headline level, revenue climbed around five per cent, while net profit after tax and amortisation (NPATA) also nudged upward in the low single digits. Beneath these top-line numbers, the company reported a robust rebound in plasma collections, which was offset by weaker sales of its Seqirus influenza vaccines. Despite these mixed signals, management has reaffirmed guidance for FY25, projecting 10-13 per cent NPATA earnings per share (EPS) growth and a five to seven per cent lift in revenue. Continue…
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